The Peterborough - Kawarthas Chapter of The Council of Canadians
Campaigns
The Peterborough - Kawarthas Chapter is committed to asking important questions, opening dialogue and initiating change at a local level. We are working at a grassroots level to support the ongoing efforts of the National Council of Canadians. A selection of the campaigns the Peterborough - Kawarthas Chapter is currently engaged in are profiled here.
All campaigns include actions and strategies against for–profit exploitation of Canadian resources and public services.
Water, water everywhere?
Why can millions of the citizens of the world not access clean water? Read more about the results of water privatization.
WTO is running out of excuses and time
World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators have again failed to come up with specific written proposals to present to member countries. Read the details of this CoC Trade Update.
photo credit:
Michael D. Wiens
The Peterborough Health Coalition
The Peterborough Health Coalition was formed as a chapter of the Ontario Health Coalition in March 2002. Find out more about the important work being done by the Peterborough Health Coalition.
Food security and sovereignty issues
The Council of Canadians is committed to supporting the work of local chapters concerning genetically engineered and other food security and sovereignty issues. Learn more about these important issues.
Recent Timeline on Deep Integration
The Council of Canadians is carefully examining the social, political, and economic consequences of deepening integration. Read more about recent trends in continental integration.
Losing our nation?
A vital issue in the forthcoming federal election will be Canada's relations with United States and its future in North America. Read more (Peterborough Examiner article - January 15, 2007)
